Kevin Labanc RW FA Fri 3/15/19 2:51 AM
Kevin Labanc
RW FA
Labanc scored his 13th goal of the season in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
In seven games in March, Labanc has accumulated two goals and five assists with a plus-7 rating. The winger has a career-high 48 points this season, and has fired 110 pucks on net. The 23-year-old winger's recent hot stretch has made him a DFS darling and should attract attention from full-season players in need of a boost in the playoffs.
Kevin Labanc RW FA Fri 3/8/19 1:26 AM
Kevin Labanc
RW FA
Labanc registered two assists in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Canadiens.
EDGE Analysis
Labanc set up a goal by Marcus Sorensen in the first period, and then Joe Thornton's game-winning tally in the second period. He's got seven assists over his last seven games, but three of those contests have been two-apple outings. Labanc extended his career high in points to 45 on Thursday. With some first-unit power-play minutes, the winger could be a good add down the stretch in most formats.
Kevin Labanc RW FA Fri 2/22/19 12:38 AM
Kevin Labanc
RW FA
Labanc recorded two power-play helpers in Thursday's 4-0 win over Pittsburgh.
EDGE Analysis
Labanc skated just 12:19 in this one, but 4:10 of that ice time came with the extra man. The Brooklyn native gleans a significant portion of his fantasy value from his role on San Jose's star-studded top power-play unit, which also features Tomas Hertl, Logan Couture, Joe Pavelski and Brent Burns.
Kevin Labanc RW FA Sat 2/9/19 9:57 PM
Kevin Labanc
RW FA
Labanc netted three goals Saturday in a 5-2 win over the Oilers.
EDGE Analysis
It's the first hattie of the young winger's career. Labanc has been particularly hot lately -- he has six points, including four goals, in his last four game. Labanc is now within four points of equalling his career mark of 40 points. And he's closing in on his first 50-point season. One word. Keeper.
Kevin Labanc RW FA Wed 2/6/19 1:27 PM
Kevin Labanc
RW FA
Labanc notched two assists, one on the power play, in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Winnipeg.
EDGE Analysis
The 23-year-old has been outstanding in his past nine games, recording nine points in that span. With Tuesday's helpers, the winger pushed his point total up to 33 in 54 games. Labanc will look to make it three straight games with a point when the Sharks travel to Calgary on Thursday.
Kevin Labanc RW FA Mon 12/17/18 9:31 AM
Kevin Labanc
RW FA
Labanc dialed up a power-play goal and an assist in Sunday's 7-3 road win over the Blackhawks.
EDGE Analysis
Don't let Labanc's third-line assignment fool you -- he has the offensive chops to make an impact in most fantasy leagues, having accumulated four goals, 18 assists and 10 power-play points over 34 games. Viewed through another lens, Labanc boasts a terrific 2.7 points per 60 minutes of play, leaving his owners wishing he'd average more than 14:38 of ice time per contest.
Kevin Labanc RW FA Thu 12/6/18 10:29 AM
Kevin Labanc
RW FA
Labanc recorded a power-play assist and another at even strength in Wednesday's 5-1 home win over the Hurricanes.
EDGE Analysis
Labanc was involved in the game's first two scoring plays, effectively increasing his point total to 19 (three goals, 16 assists) through 29 games. It's best to use the American skater as a complement to the elite types in season-long leagues, but he's a legitimate DFS bargain play as well since he's producing heavily for a middle-six contributor and won't break the virtual bank upon streaming him.
Kevin Labanc RW FA Sun 11/4/18 10:24 AM
Kevin Labanc
RW FA
Labanc's two assists gave him eight for the year and helped his team earn a 4-3 win over Philadelphia on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Labanc is showing signs of the patented third-year breakout season, but it's worth remembering that he's started hot before and then cooled off. As he's still producing, ride him for as long as he's playing at this level.
Kevin Labanc RW FA Fri 11/2/18 8:13 AM
Kevin Labanc
RW FA
Labanc had four shots-on-goal while scoring San Jose's lone goal during Thursday's 4-1 loss to Columbus.
EDGE Analysis
Labanc opened the scoring in the game, finding the back of the net for the second time this season. His four shots-on-goal tied him for the second highest total in the game, as the winger upped his point total to eight through 13 games.
Kevin Labanc RW FA Sat 10/6/18 8:27 AM
Kevin Labanc
RW FA
Labanc scored the overtime game-winning goal in a 3-2 victory over the Kings on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
The 22-year-old only scored 11 goals last season, but his 40 points while averaging 14:21 minutes over 77 games gave him a healthy 2.17 points per 60 minutes average. Labanc also got off to a strong start last season with three goals and six points in the first seven games. If his beginning to 2018-19 is similar, he will give owners some excellent depth and the option to sell him high on the trade market.